Friday, June 6, 2008

good news!

I promised that when you saw a picture it would mean good news... I just really didn't know if it would come this soon! The sweet birth mother surrendered her rights today-something so precious to us and undoubtedly difficult for her. I am so grateful to her!

These were taken a week ago on the night when we brought Adrienne home. It's really feeling real, and that is a very fantastic feeling. I have much I will be sharing in a few days, but for now, I just wanted you to see the four of us together. Thank you for your prayers!

Will be praying for you all as you settle into your lives as a family of four. I will pray for the birth mom too, that she will know that she has made the right decision and that her heart will not be heavy...

Angie,She is truly beautiful! I am so happy for you all. What a wonderful tapestry God is making for your family. The front is so beautiful, but when you turn it over you can see all the knots and cuts it took to get the beauty on the other side.

What a blessing this is to know that she is yours. God bless the birth mother for her selfless surrender. I will be praying for her to find the Lord. Adrienne is so beautiful and looks like she belongs to you. The four of you look so happy and I know that Poppy Joy is so blessed for you too. Have a most wonderful weekend enjoying your girls. This was meant to be.

I must admit that I am a lurker. I love your posts, but I never comment. I just had to today though! Congratulations! She is beautiful! I have been praying and I am so very happy that God has blessed your family with this new little life!

She is beautiful! You don't know me, but I started following your blog several months ago. I am thrilled for your family. Adoption is an amazing thing, and a big part of my family, as my daughter (my first child) is adopted from Vietnam. Whast an incredible experience for you all. Congratulations!

Angie - What a beautiful baby & beautiful family. An answer to pray and we are so extremely thrilled for all of you! We can't wait to see her. I know Marianna will be a terrific big sister. GOD IS SO GOOD, ALL THE TIME!!! Livona

Angie, I am so happy for your family and this precious child. I will pray for comfort and peace for the birthmother. Her love for this precious child brought her thus far and you will carry her the rest of the way. All in Gods loving care! Congrats!Cathy & Annabel

I have been following your blog for a while now and pray for you daily. I am thrilled to see how Jesus got to show off big for you and your family this week! He gives and takes away - nothing is impossible for Him! Praising God with your family tonight. She is beautiful and of course as only God can manage she looks just like you and your daughter!Love in Him alone,Jill S from PA

Oh my goodness, she is perfectly beautiful! You truly have a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing your faith and journey with us. I am just so excited for you, Nathan and Marianna:) I know that you are just soaking up all that the sweet Lord has blessed you with;)

I have been reading your story for a while now. You have blessed me so much.I am rejoicing with you as you are celebrating this new little life. Your baby is beautiful and she looks like she was fashioned just for your family.

Angie, this is so wonderful. God is so faithful. I was especially struck by what you wrote, how God accomplished getting this child into your arms in less time than you could have physically carried her. It is so important to rely on Him, and I remember your wish that you would not have to lose time in physical recovery from the c-section ... but God intended you to have THIS baby, and already knew about her.

PRAISE GOD! His timing is perfect and He is rejoicing with you as you celebrate the wonderful gift of another precious daughter. She is absolutely beautiful, just like your other two girls. :) thanking God that the she is officially a part of your family now and of course that means we get to see pictures so we like that! YEAH Congratulations!

Praise the Lord that this happened so fast! What a beautiful birth mommy to be able to give her up to such a loving family... I love you and am so excited for you and Nathan, and of course Marianna! I'm so sad we won't be getting to see you in a few weeks, but our time will come too.

All I think of when I visit your site is how faithful God is. On those days when I feel like He doesn't see me or hear me, your testimony points right to Him. I am literally bursting with joy over the gift of this baby to you. This is what your life looks like to me of the little you have posted on this website...You are devastated to lose your beautiful girl Poppy. You trusted God anyway. Your family, a beautiful legacy of faith has gathered around you. You receive news that you cannot become pregnant for a very long time and go back to a dream of adoption immediately. You share this as a couple. You apply and are accepted. Then you are CHOSEN out of all the other applicants in a very quick time frame. You bring your baby home and the papers are already signed within a week (I think). Miracle after miracle. This baby, chosen for you at this moment in time. Given because of your faith, given as a gift of healing, not to forget but to remember. Because of Poppy, because of Jesus...You have spoken volumes into my life. You are remembering the sorrow but embracing the future. God bless you today. Colleen

What a beautiful looking family. She is one lucky and blessed girl to have you has parents.I remember like it was yesterday going to pick up my Emily Grace to bring her home to her forever family. Enjoy every minute of it...it goes by so fast.

Just stopping in this afternoon to let you know I love you guys and I hope that all fears and worries have been turned to joy and love. I will continue to pray for the birth mother too. You are so blessed.

Praise the Lord! What a sweet blessing! She is just beautiful! The Joy on your faces brings tears to my eyes!I have followed your journey before poppy was even born... what a sweet journey it has been. What true power there is in HIS name...JESUS!

Our family has been blessed by adoption and I am so excited for you. Little Adrienne is precious and a wonderful addition to your family. I have been blessed by following your blog. The faith you've exhibited through the birth and death of sweet Poppy has been amazing and an example to all of us. I know she's looking down from Heaven on her earthly family and is happy for all of you. One thing for sure, we know she's not sad nor sick and is perfect in the arms of Jesus! What a comforting thought. May God continue to bless your family as you continue to serve Him and give Him all the glory. (This is my first post although I've been following your blog for a while.)

Just stopping by to let you know I am thinking about you guys and realized that it has been one week already since Miss Adrienne came home with you. I hope it has been a week full of bottles, wet and poopie diapers, and a home full of love and joy:) You guys are blessed and such a blessing to me. Have a wonderful weekend!!

congratulations Mrs. Luce! You probably dont remember me but i was one of your students in 7th grade. Victoria Fultz. I have a blogspot about my real dad so just comment anytime! congrats again and i hope she grows up to be a healthy baby!!

My soul sings as I look at the pictures. I am so happy for y'alland needless to say, I am praising the Lord for His Love, Grace, and Beauty.Continued prayers go out for all of you. What a beautiful family.